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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.73, 486.79 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.73, 486.79 and 195.39 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.73 : 486.79 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.73/486.79 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.73x = 486.79 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.73x = 95,113.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,113.41/352.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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